East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 177 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.
A Backyard Ultra in Welwyn Garden City where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; entry includes drink vouchers and a commemorative pint glass.
Trail running at Billingford Lakes featuring an all off road 5.3 km out and back plus multi lap half and ultra options, parking included and bring your own cup for refills.
A half marathon around Sandringham Estate in September with chip timing, finisher medal, nearby parking, plus 5K and community mile options.
A charity 10k and 3k through farmland near Grantchester, Cambridge with chip timing, medals for finishers, post run therapies and fundraising apparel.
A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.
Timed multi lap event at Regatta Meadow in St Neots on a 5.3 km out and back course, offering distances from 5 km to ultra. Participants decide how many laps to run and all receive a finishers' medal.
October 2026
A 25 km EcoTrail event in Bell Common, Epping on 3 October 2026, listed as part of the 2026 events calendar.
Chelmsford Brew Co hosts a one-off 10 km trail run and a relaxed hike on 03 Oct 2026, with a finishers drink, crisps and a medal.
A five mile off-road trail at Cawston Park on 04/10/2026 supporting Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue, with chip timing, on-site parking, and water stations.
Two multi-terrain community runs in Thompson offering 10 km and 5 km distances, medals and trophies, on-site facilities and proceeds supporting the local Millennium Green charity.
A chip timed five mile multi terrain race at Carlton Park with junior 1 km and 2 km fun runs plus age category and team prizes.
A 50 miles coastal ultramarathon along the Essex Saltmarsh from South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club to Maldon Promenade Park with aid stations and a 15 hour cut off.
An element themed loop race at Thorpe Meadows offering lap-based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start within a set window, and a collectible medal as part of the four-event Elements Series.
A coastal LDWA walk from Walberswick Village Hall on 4 October 2026 offering 18 or 26 miles, currently full with a waiting list.
Trail races near Toppesfield on 04 Oct 2026 offering about 10 miles or 6.2 miles with self navigation, UK Athletics rules, and limited parking.
A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.
Trail running in Dunwich on 10 October 2026 with measured routes from 6.3 to 32.6 miles across beach, moorland, forest and grass.
Trail Half Marathon and 10K in Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026 with marked routes, chip timing, eco measures, and limited parking.
Trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills covering about 13 miles with grouped pacing, run leaders, a refreshment point, on site parking and a finisher medal.